PRN pharmacy technician

Marathon Health•Kansas City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician partners with a pharmacist to process and safely dispense prescription drugs. Assist with medication inventory, adhere to accuracy regulations, maintain security of drugs in the pharmacy, and handle insurance and drug chain of custody paperwork. Ensure pharmacist reviews for accuracy before dispensing to the patient.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Active Certified Pharmacy Technician certification
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a pharmacy technician, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with an online prescription system
Knowledge of medication and dosage measurements
Familiar with pharmacy law and medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

Strong math and audit skills.
Strong technical expertise using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to promote teamwork and build effective relationships.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented and ability to manage the competing priorities of coordinating multiple events with different deadlines.
Flexibility to operate in a constantly evolving and fast paced environment.
A proven record of successfully working with stakeholders/clients, guests, and vendors.
Strong written and oral communications skills
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
High level of critical thinking, and creative and effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidential documents and communication and use judgment and discretion.

Responsibilities

Assist with medication inventory and chain of custody of drugs, adhere to accuracy regulations, maintain security of drugs in the pharmacy, handle insurance paperwork, and streamlining the process for patients to receive their prescriptions promptly and without complications.
Greet patients, answer questions, and seek pharmacist to answer questions out of scope of the technician responsibility.
Receive prescriptions from the patient or provider and check their validity, asking questions if prescription is not clear or missing information.
Resolve issues immediately when they arise (i.e., rejected insurance claims, inaccurate name identification, etc.).
Locate appropriate medicine, measure dosage, dispense, pack, and label a prescribed medication for a patient that is then reviewed for accuracy by a pharmacist before dispensed to the patient.
Ensure all information is complete, current, and accurate.
Frequently clean and sterilize surfaces and equipment in the pharmacy.
Organize, sort, stock, label medication, and monitor inventory.
Ensure medications are ordered and follow-up on shipments to maintain stock levels.
Undertake administrative tasks such as record-keeping, signage, contacting facilities or medical equipment technicians as needed.
Comply with all confidentiality, safety and security measures, and quality standards.

Benefits

FREE Marathon Health services for you and your family, which provides unlimited, free primary care, routine labs, select prescriptions, vaccinations, and virtual mental health care for you and your family
Choice of 2 medical plans
2 dental plans
Vision coverage
Unlimited free mental health benefits and EAP resources
Rewards for challenges and healthy lifestyle activities
Family-building and reproductive health benefits
Paid parental leave
Generous PTO or FTO
Paid Holidays + A Day for What Matters
Company paid Basic Life and Disability insurance
Supplemental Life
Spending Accounts
401(k) with employer match and graded vesting
Continuing Medical Education (CME) for maintaining and strengthening the knowledge, skills, and expertise of our health center teammates, as applicable